Lisa Filipetto
Former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and long-serving Australian diplomat with extensive posting experience in Kenya, Somalia and across Africa, providing on-the-ground insights into African governance, security and diplomatic engagement.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 47min
Africa: Australia’s Indo-Pacific “blind spot”
Babatunde Obamamoye, Nigerian-born ANU lecturer focused on peacebuilding and diaspora links. Matthew Neuhaus, former diplomat and ANU law professor with deep Africa experience. Lisa Filipetto, ex-UN Assistant Secretary-General and long-serving diplomat in Africa. They discuss why Africa matters to Australia, misconceptions versus modern realities, the Indian Ocean rim, multilateral ties, governance variation, China’s footprint, and practical engagement options.
